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Happening soon: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords on the Wallingford Patch calendar
Hello Wallingford! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See if Sunday's winning lottery tickets are sending you to Wallingford.
Also on today's calendar: Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CT Lottery Cash 5, Play3 winning numbers for Aug. 23, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you played the Connecticut Lottery on Sunday, you can now check the winning Cash 5, Play3, Play4, and Millionaire for Life numbers. Big winners will need to claim larger prizes at CT Lottery Headquarters on Sterling Drive in Wallingford, where identification and proper documentation are required. 
📸 Around Wallingford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wallingford
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★ Featured events ★
- Calling all Altos, Tenors and Basses to join Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords →
St Francis of Assisi Church, 10 Elm St, Middletown
6:30 pm - Italian Festival 2026 →
St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford
5:00 pm - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
Long Island Sound,
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Silk'n Sounds →
Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden
6:15 pm - Nature's Nomads: Monarch Butterflies and Their Migration →
Wallingford Public Library, 200 N Main St, Wallingford
7:00 pm - District Meet and Greet / Teacher Visitation
Rock Hill Elementary School 910 Old Rock Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
8:15 am - Full Moon Sound Meditation at Lyman Orchards →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:30 pm - Friday Night Live Music Series Featuring Bryan Titus at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
6:00 pm - Xfinity Presents: The Parent Trap ~ Free Outdoor Movie Night! →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
7:30 pm - Meet & Greet: Winnie-the-Pooh at Lyman Orchards! →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Oink & Om: Yoga Flow Class at Lyman Orchards →
Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Farm Market, 32 Reeds Gap Rd, Middlefield
10:00 am - Burgers, Beer & Line Dancing: Line Dancing Under the Tent at 1741 Pub & Grill →
1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
📣 Wallingford Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I recently had the opportunity to write an article for the Wallingford Magazine about the Wallingford Wolverines youth basketball program.
What struck me most wasn't the basketball - it was the emphasis on developing students and building community. You can read the full story about… (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest) - All are welcome!
We feel as if we are part of a large family and have from the first day we attended. (Nextdoor Yalesville Northwest)
- Fastenal posted a job opening for Manufacturing Packing & Shipping in Wallingford. Apply here.
- AMETEK, Inc. posted a job opening for Wire Operator in Wallingford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Meriden
- Meriden restaurant's steamed burgers named Connecticut's best by TastingTable (ctpost.com)
- Meriden convocation kick starts teachers' school year (fox61.com)
North Haven
- Connecticut roadside cameras look alike. What they record is very different (nhregister.com)
- The 10 Hottest U.S. ZIP Codes in 2026, According to Realtor.com (bhg.com)
- West Haven high school football preview 2026 (ncadvertiser.com)
Cheshire
- Back To School: Cheshire 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com)
Ok Wallingford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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